Sans Normal Arnal 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Devoid' by Dropper; 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB; and 'Balcanica', 'H Central', and 'Ladoga LB' by MacCampus (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, body text, signage, editorial, presentations, neutral, modern, clean, technical, corporate, clarity, utility, neutrality, modernity, readability, geometric, monolinear, open apertures, rounded terminals, smooth curves.
A clean, monolinear sans with a largely geometric construction and smooth, circular bowls. Curves are generous and even, while straight strokes stay crisp and consistent, creating a steady rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are open and legible, with simple joins and minimal modulation, and the overall spacing reads balanced without feeling tight or overly airy. Figures appear straightforward and utilitarian, matching the typeface’s restrained, even texture in text.
This font is well suited to interface copy, product dashboards, and general-purpose body text where a steady, even texture aids readability. It also works for signage and wayfinding at medium to large sizes thanks to its open counters and straightforward letterforms, and it fits corporate and editorial settings that call for a modern, unobtrusive sans.
The overall tone is neutral and contemporary, with a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its geometric clarity gives it a mildly technical feel, while the rounded forms keep it approachable rather than stark or severe.
The design appears intended as a versatile, contemporary workhorse sans: visually quiet, highly legible, and consistent across letters and numerals. Its geometry and low-detail construction suggest a focus on clarity and broad usability rather than expressive display styling.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey simplicity where expected in modern grotesk/geometric hybrids, helping keep word shapes clear at smaller sizes. The uppercase set presents clean, symmetrical silhouettes with consistent stroke endings and smooth curvature, supporting a uniform typographic color.